Adelfa
Nerium indicum
Other
scientific names
N. oleander
N. odorum
Common
names
Baladre (Tag.)
Ceylon Tree (Engl.)
Dog bane (Engl.)
Oleander (Engl.)
Rose bay (Engl.)
South sea rose (Engl.)
Constituents
Glycoside, oleadrin;
tannin; volatile oil, 0.25%.
Parts
used and preparation
Bark and leaves.
Folkloric
uses:
- Herpes zoster
(skin): Crush leaves, mix with oil and apply on lesions. Do not
apply on raw surface. Milky juice of the plant is irritating.
Caution: Not to be taken internally.
- Herpes simplex: Mix 1 cup of chopped leaves and bark with 2
tablespoons of oil. Apply to lesions 3 times daily.
- Ringworm: Chop a foot long branch and mix with 1 cup chopped
fresh young leaves. Mix the juice with 5 drops of fresh coconut
oil. Apply 3 times daily.
- Snake bites: Pound 10 leaves and a piece of branch. Apply poultice
to the wound.
Availability
Wild-crafted
